Richard Ford — A Hand-Book for Travellers in Spain

London, John Murray, 1845 . First edition. Leather. Complete in two volumes, this is a wonderful example of the first edition of Richard Ford's detailed mid-19th century guide to Spain intended to be of use to tourists. The first edition of this work, complete in two volumes. Collated, lacking both maps which are instead supplied in facsimile, one to the rear of volume I, and one in a pocket to the rear of volume II. Richard Ford presents a guide to Spain, combining practical travel information with detailed accounts of the country"s history, topography, architecture, art, religion, customs, food and everyday life. Ford had travelled extensively in Spain between 1830 and 1833, and organises the work around suggested routes through regions including Andalusia, Granada, Catalonia, Extremadura, León, Galicia, the Asturias, Castile, the Basque provinces, Aragon and Navarre. Rebacked, with endpapers renewed. The work combines the structure of a practical guidebook with lengthy historical and cultural observations. Rebacked, in full calf bindings with portions of original back strips laid down. Externally, exceptional. Endpapers renewed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Lacking both maps, which are instead supplied in facsimile. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .